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41st out of 160 books
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362 voters
Heavy Metal And You
by
Christopher Krovatin (Goodreads Author)
If Nick Hornby had a metalhead little brother, he'd write a book as clever, music-drenched, and observationally direct as this, Christopher Krovatin's rock-solid PUSH debut, now in paperback.
Boy listens to lots of loud music and hangs with his friends. Boy meets girl. Boy falls dippy-happy-scared-as-hell in love with girl. Friends meet girl -- and aren't impressed. Girl me...more
Boy listens to lots of loud music and hangs with his friends. Boy meets girl. Boy falls dippy-happy-scared-as-hell in love with girl. Friends meet girl -- and aren't impressed. Girl me...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
June 1st 2006
by Push
(first published June 1st 2005)
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Wow. I love this book. I want to recommend it to all of my heavy metal friends. I want to recommend it to every high school boy that walks into the library. I want to recommend it to everyone who was once a high school boy.
For all that, the writing can be hard. Not because it's bad, but because it sounds so genuinely like how a high-schooler with too much emotion and not quite enough outlet sounds. It's written in emotions and lyrics and pangs. It's delicious. It is one of the few things that ha...more
For all that, the writing can be hard. Not because it's bad, but because it sounds so genuinely like how a high-schooler with too much emotion and not quite enough outlet sounds. It's written in emotions and lyrics and pangs. It's delicious. It is one of the few things that ha...more
I really like this book. Its about a boy who mets this girl and falls for her instantly. He falls for her so much he ignores all his friends to be with her. None of his friends like her because he ditches them for her. She is the type of girl who listens to quiet soft music. When he listens to heavy metal. She told him she would go to a heavy metal concert with him. She ends up liking it and wants him to burn her cds with heavy metal songs on it. Well they hang out with her friends and she acts...more
Mar 23, 2013
Susan Helene Gottfried
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
rock-fiction,
west-of-mars-recommends
I’d told myself I wasn’t going to do it. I wasn’t going to grab any books I saw in the library, no matter how tempting they were.
Which, of course, explains why I walked out of there with a copy of Heavy Metal and You, a 2005 novel written by Christopher Krovatin while he was a student at Wesleyan University.
His age shows, and not in a bad way. Heavy Metal and You rings with the authentic voice of a teenaged boy, trying to figure out who he is and what it’s all about.
That’s pretty much the entire...more
Which, of course, explains why I walked out of there with a copy of Heavy Metal and You, a 2005 novel written by Christopher Krovatin while he was a student at Wesleyan University.
His age shows, and not in a bad way. Heavy Metal and You rings with the authentic voice of a teenaged boy, trying to figure out who he is and what it’s all about.
That’s pretty much the entire...more
1) I read the book Metal and You by Christopher Krovatin. This book is about a high school guy who falls crazy in love with this girl. His friends aren't impressed with her. The girl wasn't very impressed with his metal friends either. The main character is put in a huge delema with a very complicated resolution. Read it and see what happens.....
2) i rate this book 5 stars. It really makes out what it would be like for a guy to fall in love with a girl in high school especially if he was into me...more
2) i rate this book 5 stars. It really makes out what it would be like for a guy to fall in love with a girl in high school especially if he was into me...more
Metalhead Sam meets Mary-Sue Melissa and it's love. Things go well at first. Then things begin to fall apart. Small things at first: Melissa wants Sam to give up drinking and smoking and join her in the "straightedge" lifestyle. Fine, he does it. Then it's Sam's friends she doesn't like. She tells him they're a negative influence and flips out when he spends time with them (she feels he is choosing his friends over her). Then it's the way Sam dresses. And finally it's the Heavy Metal music Sam l...more
May 13, 2010
Malana
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If you like cheesy romantic love stories, Heavy Metal is the one for you. This book is about two completely opposite teenagers who fall in love. The boy enjoys heavy metal rock, while the girl loves horseback riding and the color pink. They attend different High Schools, but they are still very close. They have their ups and down that every other teenage relationship has, but they tend to make it through. The boy, Sam Marcus, is very open with his girlfriend, Melissa. The only thing stopping the...more
The jacket looks like a classic metal CD - black with blood red heart ensnared in barbed wire, lettered in a combination of gothic looking font and italic script. I agree with Alissa's summary and assessment -a self-defined metalhead that identifies himself through his favorite music he falls for a straightlaced preppie girl who falls right back. Familiarity breeds contempt and Melissa naively thinks she can change the things she doesn't like about her man. Who is Sam if he isn't a metalhead wit...more
My favorite character in “Heavy Metal and You” would have to be the main character, Sam Markus. He would be my favorite character because he is like every single guy who has a girlfriend and a group of friends, and im sure most guys can relate to him. Sam is a hardcore heavy metal fan, and also loves to smoke, drink, and just party period. Soon he meets his girlfriend, Melissa, who he absolutley loves. So, Sam is then left with the choice to either choose his lover, Melissa, or his best friends....more
ok, i barely read any of this. it's a 'boy book' and it's about heavy metal and lovin'. Don't care. But probably good for a bibliography of music fiction. Lots of bands are mentioned. There's this record store at Pittsburgh whose staff used to be old (ha, probably 30-something, I was a teen so that was totally old) metal heads who recognized and had an appreciation for the indie and punk that we liked. So we assumed that at some point all punk and indie fans migrating to metal. Alas, that didn't...more
"Heavy Metal and You " by Christopher Krovatin started out as a very good book . This book is about a boy named Sam and what happens to him over the course of a few months. Sam falls in love with a girl who is nothing like him , her name is Melissa. Sam does many things for Melissa , like quitting drinking and smoking . He even stops hanging out with his best friends . Sam introduces Melissa to his world of heavy metal and she introduces him to her world of preppy , which brings out a side of hi...more
This was a really cute book that got me all sentimental. It was nice for a change to have a YA romance be based around something like heavy metal since I'm a huge metal fan myself. I think the story rang really true to how love is like when you're young. When you're growing up and confused on who you are it's hard to figure out who you want to be with as well. I loved Sam and and I hated Melissa, I think because their scenario reminded me so much of how all my guys friends would get tossed aroun...more
The most authoritative teen-lit book incorporating metal and fiction into one curse-ridden, angst-and-booze-fueled rocky ride through first romance. \\m//
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Nothing spectacular, but quite enjoyable. The voice of the main character is very appealing and I got fond of him quickly. Seems pretty clearly autobiographical, but that's OK.
I don't think I went into this book with the realization that it was a YA novel (was expecting something more like Steve Almond's work, I think) but I do like YA so it didn't bother me. (I may pass it along to my stepdaughter once she gets to the point where she's interested in novels about relationships.) I also hadn't r...more
I don't think I went into this book with the realization that it was a YA novel (was expecting something more like Steve Almond's work, I think) but I do like YA so it didn't bother me. (I may pass it along to my stepdaughter once she gets to the point where she's interested in novels about relationships.) I also hadn't r...more
This book was written most likely for a teenage guy who likes heavy metal mixed with comedy and love. I give this book 5 stars all day long. The book spoke to me and reminded me of me and my girlfriend. Me and Sam (main character of the book) both meet a girl who is perfect in everyway and introduce her to our music and our friends. The book was lots of fun to read and gave me tons of emotions I thought I would never get from a book. This book is by far the best I’ve ever read. The big idea of t...more
Sep 10, 2012
Natasha
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Metalheads, Teens, Young Adults, Romantics,
One of my favorite books.
Heavy Metal boy Sammy falls for the typical Preppy Girl archetype Melissa. At first I found the writing simplistic, but really began to dig it, because it's written exactly how one would talk to a high school friend. The characters felt real and well rounded.
A good portrayal of a relationship, with all of it's ups and downs. Chris Krovatin's style is modern, creative, and chalk full of emotion. Also extremely knowledgeable of his Metal. If you're not into metal, I thin...more
Heavy Metal boy Sammy falls for the typical Preppy Girl archetype Melissa. At first I found the writing simplistic, but really began to dig it, because it's written exactly how one would talk to a high school friend. The characters felt real and well rounded.
A good portrayal of a relationship, with all of it's ups and downs. Chris Krovatin's style is modern, creative, and chalk full of emotion. Also extremely knowledgeable of his Metal. If you're not into metal, I thin...more
Sam Markus is defined by his music and that music is Heavy Metal. Making a mix for someone is not a task to be taken lightly, either are friends, diners, and Melissa.
Melissa is the new girl in his life. They may not have much in common, but Sammy trusts her enough to tell her things that he has never told anyone else. She makes him feel special and unique, but she also PANG makes him feel a bit like a charactiture.
Is loving someone a good enough reason to be with them?
I loved Sam's interaction...more
Melissa is the new girl in his life. They may not have much in common, but Sammy trusts her enough to tell her things that he has never told anyone else. She makes him feel special and unique, but she also PANG makes him feel a bit like a charactiture.
Is loving someone a good enough reason to be with them?
I loved Sam's interaction...more
This book was basically the equivalent of Avril Lavigne's "So Complicated". Ok, yeah, there's validity in and truth in the whole not wanting to be a "fake" and dealing with a relationship where you feel like you have to behave differently with that person. These things rang true for me. But the book deals with it in such a cartoonish way, it makes all of the characters and their problems completely unrelatable. The dialogue is clunky and all of the characters are completely over-the-top versions...more
Nov 15, 2008
Kevin
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
anyone who has emotions
Recommended to Kevin by:
I can't remember
After reading Blindness by Jose Saramago, this was a MUCH welcome light read. As a matter of fact, it was so light that I read the book in about 3 hours. However, the story wasn't so light.
A heavy metal lover falls in love with a preppy girl (who falls in love with him, too). He then starts to wonder if he's good enough for her. I've been out of the dating scene for a while now, but the issues they had in the book really hit home.
I'm not a heavy metal lover, but I do love music... and Sam's (m...more
A heavy metal lover falls in love with a preppy girl (who falls in love with him, too). He then starts to wonder if he's good enough for her. I've been out of the dating scene for a while now, but the issues they had in the book really hit home.
I'm not a heavy metal lover, but I do love music... and Sam's (m...more
Oct 13, 2007
Kathryn
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Music fans who aren't squeamish
Shelves:
young-adult,
realistic-fiction
The front flap of the book says "if Nick Hornby had a metalhead little brother, he'd write a book as clever, music-drenched, and observationally direct as this." And a more true statement could not be made about this book.
Enter the world of grunge, death metal and hard-core alternative music. Sam Markus comes from a good family, goes to the right school and has all the privileges of his favorite literary hero Holden Caulfield, but he also has a harsh past that turned his life upside-down. Lucki...more
Enter the world of grunge, death metal and hard-core alternative music. Sam Markus comes from a good family, goes to the right school and has all the privileges of his favorite literary hero Holden Caulfield, but he also has a harsh past that turned his life upside-down. Lucki...more
I probably would have liked this a little more if I were presently a teenager in high school (but even if that were the case, it would still be difficult for me to relate to this kid and his ways). Not quite what I expected; I guess it seems too much like the "OC"/"Garden State" version of a metal fan. Certain situations sort of present the main character as that annoying know-it-all scenester type (and totally falling for that status). It was like he was trying so desperately hard to force/brag...more
I don't know what it is about this author's writing that makes me gravitate toward it. I love the incredible raw honesty within Sam through all his experiences. I love the way the boys, including Sam, were *real* boys to the T! Not unrealistic forms of male perfection. (not that I have a problem with that, I love that stuff too) The writing is very engaging and captivating in it's fearless exploration of friendship, romance, human emotion, and the unlikely subject of Heavy Metal music all woven...more
When I first started this book, I thought how it should be required reading to anyone who thought metal heads were goths who were going to shoot up a school, because Sam....is a pussy. Flat out.
But as I got into this small little book, I realized what a good guy characterization it was. And I GREATLY approved of the message about sometimes a person just isn't right for you, and your pop culture loves are definitely deal breakers.
But as I got into this small little book, I realized what a good guy characterization it was. And I GREATLY approved of the message about sometimes a person just isn't right for you, and your pop culture loves are definitely deal breakers.
OMG.
First of all,
This is definately on my top 5 favourite books.
Ever.
I loved the allusion in this novel,
and when I read it I could really relate to the characters.
I need to own a copy of this.
I really want to read Venomous,
if Krovatin made it as good as Heavy Metal And You.
Unfortunately, my library sucksss. :'(
First of all,
This is definately on my top 5 favourite books.
Ever.
I loved the allusion in this novel,
and when I read it I could really relate to the characters.
I need to own a copy of this.
I really want to read Venomous,
if Krovatin made it as good as Heavy Metal And You.
Unfortunately, my library sucksss. :'(
High school student meets the perfect girl but she tries changing him and he struggles with who he is. Heavy metal music is the only thing his is sure about and is a huge part of his life. I really enjoyed reading this book. It brought me back to my high school days when I was trying to figure out who I was. There is some swearing, drug and alchol use and some connotations to sex so I would say it is for older students.
Aside from all the senseless profanity and illicit activities, this was a very enjoyable read. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. Sam was the most relatable character and besides Iriish, he was my favorite. I found myself yelling at him to get a clue and leave Melissa out to dry. Allin all, I recommend Heavy Metal and You tp any metal fans or just high schoolers in general
I started to read this book a couple days ago and I don't want to put it down. It does't have the suspence that I like (well as far as I know). But if I had to this would be in one of my top ten recommended books to read. So read this book if you love heavy metal or music or if you want to read a love story or if you just want to read it for a 25 book campaign.
I am not a fan of heavy metal, but yet this book was so well-written that didn't matter. Sam is the honest, flawed protagonist, and Melissa is his "straightedge" girlfriend. This book has a lot to say about judging others and not being some false caricature of yourself. Also, the author is clearly passionate about his topic, which is a plus.
I was so excited about the book when I pulled it off the shelves at Oak Park. Then deflated by the fact that the metalhead in question was an Upper West Side living, prep school attending New Yorker. And a bit of a Mary Sue. Still a great title. I returned it today, but after having read some of the reviews here, I might give it another try.
The thing I loved most about this book was the friendship between the guys. They are there for him and you don't find that in a lot of "guy" books. When I was a teen librarian I gave this to a 16 year old who hated to read. He came back 3 days later and wanted something else to read. Score!
I have not read this kind of book, but i liked it. It was very interesting of how the main charater acted in a way that I would think would reach out to some people. People that would like some sort of romance.
First try of this kind of book, worth reading.
First try of this kind of book, worth reading.
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Chris Krovatin here. I'm an author ('Heavy Metal & You', 'Venomous', and the 'Gravediggers' series), an actor, a metalhead, and a New Yorker. I'm also a journalist for multiple heavy metal press outfits, specifically Revolver Magazine, Invisible Oranges, and MetalSucks. I scream for a local New York doom-metal band named Flaming Tusk; call me Stolas Trephinator. My favorite musicians are Slaye...more
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